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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Snite,) Snyt(e, v. [ME and e.m.E. snytte(n (c1305), snit(e (c1460), OE snýtan.] intr. To wipe the nose. —a1570-86 Maitl. F. 440/99.
Thay snyt [Maitl. Q. snyte] thocht thair na mister be That ȝe may thair trim napkyne se